Michael S. Smith
Subtitle: houses
By: with Christine Pittel.
Contributors: Pittel, Christine.
Publisher: Rizzoli; Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
Published: 2008
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 213
ISBN-13: 9780847830701
Subjects: Smith, Michael S. -- 1964- -- Themes, motives; Interior decoration -- United States -- History -- 20th century
Other titles: Houses
Description: "The renowned designer reveals the method to his inimitable style. Detailing more than a dozen recent projects, Smith begins the book with his most personal, his own Bel Air house which he redesigned, rebuilt, and decorated over the course of four years. In addition to his California residence, Smith discusses his other projects.  In each, Smith deconstructs the elements that come together to make the ideal home"--From publisher description.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Part I: My house. The vision; title: The plan. Part II: The process. Beginnings; title: Collecting; title: Strategy; title: Dissonance; title: Spark. Part III: The houses. Santa Monica, California; title: Carbon Beach, California; title: Malibu, California; title: Millbrook, New York; title: Santa Barbara, California; title: London, England; title: Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts; title: Santa Ynez, California; title: Encinal Bluff, California.